The Rationality Quotient
- 480pages
- 17 heures de lecture
How to assess critical aspects of cognitive functioning that are not measured by IQ tests: rational thinking skills.
Richard F. West est né et a grandi à Brooklyn. Il a étudié la littérature anglaise au Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn avant de déménager à Plainfield, New Jersey, où lui et sa femme Jeanette ont élevé leurs quatre enfants.




How to assess critical aspects of cognitive functioning that are not measured by IQ tests: rational thinking skills.
"An examination of a common, but underappreciated cognitive bias that permeates our social and political worlds, written by a leading researcher in the field of rationality"-- Provided by publisher
Critics of intelligence tests have argued that these tests neglect important qualities such as emotion, empathy, and interpersonal skills. However, such critiques imply that though intelligence tests may miss certain key noncognitive areas, they encompass most of what is important in the cognitive domain. This book challenges this assumption.
Former thief-turned-sleuth Peter Benington is called upon to investigate a deadly masquerade when murder arrives uninvited to the annual Coral Sands Halloween costume ball. This is the third book of a series portraying senior citizens in a positive and non-stereotypical manner.